Mrs Whippy's Kitchen food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Gwynedd
Mrs Whippy's Kitchen holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 13 May 2025, 13 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: Texaco Garage Ffordd Y Bala, Dolgellau, LL40 2YE
How it compares in Gwynedd
That puts Mrs Whippy's Kitchen among the 1,764 places in Gwynedd holding top marks, 90% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,764 | 90% | ← Mrs Whippy's Kitchen | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 121 | 6% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 44 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 18 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 148 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Very good
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At Mrs Whippy's Kitchen none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Mrs Whippy's Kitchen, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Whippy's Ice Cream Vans Mobile caterer | at this address | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2025 |
| Spar Express Dolgellau Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | at this address | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2023 |
| Aber Cottage Bed & Breakfast Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 215 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2024 |
| The Stag Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 250 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2025 |
| Chinese Cottage Takeaway/sandwich shop | 252 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2025 |
| Gwyndy Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 259 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2025 |
| Yr Hen Efail Tearooms Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 271 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2026 |
| Torrent Walk Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 277 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 December 2023 |
Questions about Mrs Whippy's Kitchen
What is Mrs Whippy's Kitchen's food hygiene rating?
Mrs Whippy's Kitchen has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Gwynedd Council on 13 May 2025.
Is Mrs Whippy's Kitchen safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Mrs Whippy's Kitchen last inspected?
Mrs Whippy's Kitchen was last inspected on 13 May 2025, 13 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Gwynedd Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Mrs Whippy's Kitchen?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Mrs Whippy's Kitchen compare to other places in Gwynedd?
90% of the 1,957 rated food businesses in Gwynedd hold the top rating of 5, and Mrs Whippy's Kitchen is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Gwynedd Council inspects Mrs Whippy's Kitchen and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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